Creating a Spiritual Postwar American Judaism - H-Net
... ican religion as little more than a cocktail of journalIn his chapters “Facing the Collapse of the Intermar- ism and gossip may find some fuel for their fire in these riage Stigma,” “Inclusivity as a Social Value,” “Radical Re- pages. Kaplan’s history of Amy Eilberg’s rabbinical orsponses to the Sub ...
... ican religion as little more than a cocktail of journalIn his chapters “Facing the Collapse of the Intermar- ism and gossip may find some fuel for their fire in these riage Stigma,” “Inclusivity as a Social Value,” “Radical Re- pages. Kaplan’s history of Amy Eilberg’s rabbinical orsponses to the Sub ...
NEWSVIEWS_Noteworthy
... programs, which enables parents to send their children to Pre-K for free, is adversely affecting 83% of Jewish early childhood programs in the U.S., including those of URJ member synagogues. In 31 states, faith-based organizations can receive Pre-K funds, but many of those states prohibit the instit ...
... programs, which enables parents to send their children to Pre-K for free, is adversely affecting 83% of Jewish early childhood programs in the U.S., including those of URJ member synagogues. In 31 states, faith-based organizations can receive Pre-K funds, but many of those states prohibit the instit ...
REFORM JUDAISM®
... theologically liberal religious tradition in America. We have become the largest stream in North American Jewish life. This is due in no small measure to our openness to the full tapestry of Jews—gay Jews and straight Jews, intermarried Jews and in-married Jews, ritual Jews and cultural Jews. The ha ...
... theologically liberal religious tradition in America. We have become the largest stream in North American Jewish life. This is due in no small measure to our openness to the full tapestry of Jews—gay Jews and straight Jews, intermarried Jews and in-married Jews, ritual Jews and cultural Jews. The ha ...
Carthage College The Reform Movement and Abraham Geiger
... the reform movement each Jew get to make their own decision on what rules they would apply to their everyday life. They had the choice of how involved and activity practicing they want to be in their religion, something that they were never given previously. The reason that this branch of Judaism wa ...
... the reform movement each Jew get to make their own decision on what rules they would apply to their everyday life. They had the choice of how involved and activity practicing they want to be in their religion, something that they were never given previously. The reason that this branch of Judaism wa ...
American Judaism 101 - H-Net
... Raphael next provides a brief synopsis of the historical developments of Judaism in America. While his attention to the similarities between American and European religious innovations within Judaism is well rooted, While a daunting project, Raphael delves directly into more attention should have be ...
... Raphael next provides a brief synopsis of the historical developments of Judaism in America. While his attention to the similarities between American and European religious innovations within Judaism is well rooted, While a daunting project, Raphael delves directly into more attention should have be ...
CFA: Oxford Summer Institute on Modern and Contemporary - H-Net
... and contemporary Judaism. A combination of outstanding senior scholars of Jewish religion and culture from around the globe join with a select group of early career European Jewish studies scholars for eight days of rigorous study and intellectual exchange. Each participant must commit to preparing ...
... and contemporary Judaism. A combination of outstanding senior scholars of Jewish religion and culture from around the globe join with a select group of early career European Jewish studies scholars for eight days of rigorous study and intellectual exchange. Each participant must commit to preparing ...
Jewish Literacy – What Do You Need To Know?
... destruction of the Temple). But, knowing about some of these questions, or at least resonating to their vocabulary, and most importantly, wanting to know more about them is, I think, an important component of being a learning, engaged and caring member of the Jewish community. Despite the fact that ...
... destruction of the Temple). But, knowing about some of these questions, or at least resonating to their vocabulary, and most importantly, wanting to know more about them is, I think, an important component of being a learning, engaged and caring member of the Jewish community. Despite the fact that ...
Orthodox Judaism Carnegie Shul Chatter
... Orthodoxy also takes issue with Conservative Judaism which, unlike Reform, does accept halakhah but perceives it in a more dynamic fashion, according to which changes are legitimate if they are in the spirit of halakhah. Naturally, the Orthodox disagree with the notion that there is a halakhic spiri ...
... Orthodoxy also takes issue with Conservative Judaism which, unlike Reform, does accept halakhah but perceives it in a more dynamic fashion, according to which changes are legitimate if they are in the spirit of halakhah. Naturally, the Orthodox disagree with the notion that there is a halakhic spiri ...
What is Conservative Judaism?
... Conservative Judaism generally accepts the binding nature of halacha, but believes that the law should change and adapt, absorbing aspects of the predominant culture while remaining true to Judaism's values. In his inaugural address in 1902, Schechter said, "Judaism is not a religion which does not ...
... Conservative Judaism generally accepts the binding nature of halacha, but believes that the law should change and adapt, absorbing aspects of the predominant culture while remaining true to Judaism's values. In his inaugural address in 1902, Schechter said, "Judaism is not a religion which does not ...
LDOR V DOR D`VAR TORAH
... greatly for us to be able to celebrate. Dissection of prayers, what they mean and how they’re used should be a top priority for meaningful prayer as well. Through these chosen methods each individual will create themselves differently. The sky is the limit because there is so much to learn and so mu ...
... greatly for us to be able to celebrate. Dissection of prayers, what they mean and how they’re used should be a top priority for meaningful prayer as well. Through these chosen methods each individual will create themselves differently. The sky is the limit because there is so much to learn and so mu ...
VUPJ – Introduction to Judaism 2006
... This syllabus contains information about the topics that will be covered each week as well as the required and recommended readings for each session. Please do ALL the required readings and as much of the recommended reading as time and interest dictate. Your learning and the success of the class is ...
... This syllabus contains information about the topics that will be covered each week as well as the required and recommended readings for each session. Please do ALL the required readings and as much of the recommended reading as time and interest dictate. Your learning and the success of the class is ...
VUPJ – Introduction to Judaism 2006
... This syllabus contains information about the topics that will be covered each week as well as the required and recommended readings for each session. Please do ALL the required readings and as much of the recommended reading as time and interest dictate. Your learning and the success of the class is ...
... This syllabus contains information about the topics that will be covered each week as well as the required and recommended readings for each session. Please do ALL the required readings and as much of the recommended reading as time and interest dictate. Your learning and the success of the class is ...
Religion and Traditions
... to the religious commandments) and must uphold and practice religious laws and duties like an adult. In many congregations it has become common to combine this transition to adulthood with a first reading from the Torah (Aliya laTorah) in the Synagogue on the Sabbath. The boys prepare for this readi ...
... to the religious commandments) and must uphold and practice religious laws and duties like an adult. In many congregations it has become common to combine this transition to adulthood with a first reading from the Torah (Aliya laTorah) in the Synagogue on the Sabbath. The boys prepare for this readi ...
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... to Emancipation. Most of all true of Pgogressive Judaism. Therefore must deal with Emancipation. But next time. Fir§t what went before. Two major phases: Biblical and Rabbinic. (When did each begin?) If we compare we see both sameness and difference, continuity and change. Common: One God, Creator o ...
... to Emancipation. Most of all true of Pgogressive Judaism. Therefore must deal with Emancipation. But next time. Fir§t what went before. Two major phases: Biblical and Rabbinic. (When did each begin?) If we compare we see both sameness and difference, continuity and change. Common: One God, Creator o ...
Variants in Judaism - Year 11-12 Studies of Religion 2Unit 2013-4
... For the Conservative Jew, the approach to worship is less formal than the Orthodox, but it is still guided by tradition. The Conservative movement holds to the view that ritual is an expression of values like loving God and helping others. Ritual is not particularly a commitment to make specific pra ...
... For the Conservative Jew, the approach to worship is less formal than the Orthodox, but it is still guided by tradition. The Conservative movement holds to the view that ritual is an expression of values like loving God and helping others. Ritual is not particularly a commitment to make specific pra ...
islam_and_judaisim_common_1A
... systems of religious law based on oral tradition that can override the written laws and that does not distinguish between holy and secular spheres. In Islam the laws are called ‘Sharia’, In Judaism they are known as ‘Halakha’. Both Judaism and Islam consider the study of religious law to be a form o ...
... systems of religious law based on oral tradition that can override the written laws and that does not distinguish between holy and secular spheres. In Islam the laws are called ‘Sharia’, In Judaism they are known as ‘Halakha’. Both Judaism and Islam consider the study of religious law to be a form o ...
Israel Jacobson Award of the Union of Progressive Jews in Germany
... Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen! For me as the preceding recipient of the Israel Jacobson Award it is a real pleasure to congratulate you most cordially to this highest honour which the Union of Progressive Jews in Germany can bestow upon a person who has strrived for Liberal Judaism to grow and to bl ...
... Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen! For me as the preceding recipient of the Israel Jacobson Award it is a real pleasure to congratulate you most cordially to this highest honour which the Union of Progressive Jews in Germany can bestow upon a person who has strrived for Liberal Judaism to grow and to bl ...
Movements of Judaism - Gev. Altman
... • References to resurrection are the same Hebrew text, but are reinterpreted in English • Two parallel openings of the Amidah prayer: – One with the traditional reference to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob – Another including the matriarchs ...
... • References to resurrection are the same Hebrew text, but are reinterpreted in English • Two parallel openings of the Amidah prayer: – One with the traditional reference to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob – Another including the matriarchs ...
HISTORICIZING ORTHODOXY
... complete separation from Liberal Judaism was essential for the preservation of traditional beliefs, and it was this view that induced the Orthodox secession from the general Jewish community in Germany in 1876. However, the scope of the separatist doctrine was not a matter of consensus among German ...
... complete separation from Liberal Judaism was essential for the preservation of traditional beliefs, and it was this view that induced the Orthodox secession from the general Jewish community in Germany in 1876. However, the scope of the separatist doctrine was not a matter of consensus among German ...
Jewish Genogram
... The Patriarchs and the Origins of Judaism Assignment Name: __________________________ To be called a "Jew" can have different meaning according to the context of the community. Traditionally, the term "Jewish" is used to reflect 3 different meanings or a combination of the 3: Ethnic Jew: used to ref ...
... The Patriarchs and the Origins of Judaism Assignment Name: __________________________ To be called a "Jew" can have different meaning according to the context of the community. Traditionally, the term "Jewish" is used to reflect 3 different meanings or a combination of the 3: Ethnic Jew: used to ref ...
Glimpses Into American Jewish History (Part)
... Solomon and I met a number of members of the Hirsch community and they all measured up to this standard. Among them were the brothers Jacob and Julius Strauss, who were relatives of Solomon, cousins of his mother, whose maiden name was Strauss. They were wealthy people, bankers doing business in a ...
... Solomon and I met a number of members of the Hirsch community and they all measured up to this standard. Among them were the brothers Jacob and Julius Strauss, who were relatives of Solomon, cousins of his mother, whose maiden name was Strauss. They were wealthy people, bankers doing business in a ...
Reform Jewish Spirituality Part 17 - Temple Israel
... part 3 (October 2015) and forward were meaning, value, and purpose. In Judaism, traditionally, spirituality was not directly discussed but was, certainly, an intrinsic part of Rabbinic thought. Strains of mystical Judaism dealt with issues of the spirit and have been used as a path to understanding ...
... part 3 (October 2015) and forward were meaning, value, and purpose. In Judaism, traditionally, spirituality was not directly discussed but was, certainly, an intrinsic part of Rabbinic thought. Strains of mystical Judaism dealt with issues of the spirit and have been used as a path to understanding ...
The Orthodox world today in Israel
... As the world has changed since the 1970s — the success of feminism, the rise of the gay rights movement, laxer sexual norms — Orthodoxy has, with mixed success, tried by and large to insulate itself from such evolutions. The greatest controversies, though, have taken place over questions of women's ...
... As the world has changed since the 1970s — the success of feminism, the rise of the gay rights movement, laxer sexual norms — Orthodoxy has, with mixed success, tried by and large to insulate itself from such evolutions. The greatest controversies, though, have taken place over questions of women's ...
Jewish Law - Valley Beit Midrash
... Jew, either as the ancient basis for their current practice or as the reformulated but nonetheless continuing chain of traditional interpretation of word to deed. Excerpt taken from: http://www.reformjudaism.org.uk/a-to-z-of-reform-judaism/contemporaryissues/halachah.html 3. Conservative Judaism The ...
... Jew, either as the ancient basis for their current practice or as the reformulated but nonetheless continuing chain of traditional interpretation of word to deed. Excerpt taken from: http://www.reformjudaism.org.uk/a-to-z-of-reform-judaism/contemporaryissues/halachah.html 3. Conservative Judaism The ...
Conversion to Judaism
Conversion to Judaism (Hebrew: גיור, giyur) is a formal act undertaken by a non-Jewish person who wishes to be recognized as a full member of a Jewish community. A Jewish conversion is normally a religious act and usually an expression of association with the Jewish people and, sometimes, the Land of Israel. A formal conversion is also sometimes undertaken to remove any doubt as to the Jewishness of a person who wishes to be considered a Jew.The procedure for conversion depends on the sponsoring denomination, and depends on meeting the requirements for a conversion to that religious or non-religious branch or denomination. A conversion in accordance with the process of a denomination is not a guarantee of recognition by another denomination.In some cases, a person may forgo a formal conversion to Judaism and adopt some or all beliefs and practices of Judaism. However, without a formal conversion, many highly observant Jews will reject a convert's Jewish status.There are some groups that have adopted Jewish customs and practices. For example, in Russia the Subbotniks have adopted most aspects of Judaism without formal conversion to Judaism. However, if Subbotniks, or anyone without a formal conversion, wish to marry into a traditional Jewish community or immigrate to Israel, they must have a formal conversion.